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Unemployment benefits were denied in Indiana

This guide is for an appeal of a Determination of Eligibility. Read your notice and the DWD appeal page.

1. Step 1: Identify the decision

   Find the Determination of Eligibility you disagree with. This guide covers that first decision. For a different decision, ask DWD which process applies.

   • Indiana DWD: File an Appeal says: “Either the employer or the claimant may appeal a Determination of Eligibility” (checked 2026-10-12)

2. Step 2: Write and sign the appeal

   Write why you disagree and sign as the claimant. Include your mailing address, phone number, the last four digits of your Social Security number and a copy of the determination.

   • Indiana DWD: File an Appeal says: “Legibly write or type the reasons why you disagree with the Determination of Eligibility.” (checked 2026-10-12)
   • Indiana DWD: File an Appeal says: “Sign your name and write whether you are the claimant or the employer.” (checked 2026-10-12)
   • Indiana DWD: File an Appeal says: “Be sure to include your mailing address and telephone number on all correspondence that you send.” (checked 2026-10-12)
   • Indiana DWD: File an Appeal says: “Claimants must also include the last four numbers of your social security number.” (checked 2026-10-12)
   • Indiana DWD: File an Appeal says: “Include a copy of the Determination of Eligibility that you are appealing.” (checked 2026-10-12)

3. Step 3: Check the notice deadline now

   DWD says: “within 15 days from the “sent” date on the Determination of Eligibility”. Check the notice or call to confirm. Do not wait for a callback to read the filing instructions.

   • Indiana DWD: File an Appeal says: “within 15 days from the “sent” date on the Determination of Eligibility” (checked 2026-10-12)

4. Step 4: Use a listed filing route and keep proof

   Use a filing route on the first-appeal page. Its first-appeal fax is 317-233-6888. Keep proof of the date you sent the appeal.

   • Indiana DWD: File an Appeal says: “Fax the appeal to (317) 233-6888;” (checked 2026-10-12)
   • Indiana DWD: File an Appeal says: “Please keep documentation of the date you sent in your appeal (example: fax confirmation sheet).” (checked 2026-10-12)

5. Step 5: Prepare for the hearing

   Read the hearing notice and follow its instructions. DWD says an appeal you filed will be dismissed if you do not attend. Call 1-800-891-6499 with process questions.

   • Indiana DWD: File an Appeal says: “If you filed the appeal, you must attend the hearing or your appeal will be dismissed.” (checked 2026-10-12)
   • Indiana DWD: Contact DWD says: “Phone : 1-800-891-6499” (checked 2026-10-12)

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• Indiana DWD: Contact DWD says: “Phone : 1-800-891-6499” (checked 2026-10-12)

Not legal advice. The agency or program decides what applies to your situation.